Southern Bourbon Apple Biscuits

Flaky, buttery biscuits infused with the sweetness of bourbon and tender apple bits, a classic American treat from the Southern United States.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Cold butter
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 cup Apple

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3: In a large bowl, use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, buttermilk, and bourbon.

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   Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough just comes together.

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   Step 6: Fold in diced apple.

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   Step 7: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until it comes together.

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   Step 8: Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.

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   Step 9: Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits.

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    Step 10: Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut out additional biscuits.

💡 Pro Tips

For flaky biscuits, keep the ingredients cold and handle the dough gently. Don't twist the cutter when cutting biscuits, it can create a rough edge. To freeze, place unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.

📊 Nutrition per Serving